[jacquesm]

> I can imagine that components such as this making it easier for more engineers and hobbyists getting into electronics, embedded systems, etc.. because of this.

Easier ??? If anything it will make it unbelievably much harder, just like VLSI chips are harder to interface to for hobby purposes than TTL and soldering SMD is an art, but 1/10th" pitch can be done by anybody that isn't legally blind.

As tech has steadily advanced over the years the entry level skills required have gone up dramatically.